Director of Nursing (DON) / RN Supervisor, Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care

Harvard, IL, US

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Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Director of Nursing (DON) / RN Supervisor to oversee nursing operations within skilled nursing and long-term care settings. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and effective clinical operations while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead, supervise, and support nursing staff across skilled nursing and long-term care units
• Oversee clinical operations to ensure safe, effective, and compliant patient care
• Develop, implement, and monitor nursing policies, procedures, and care standards
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and regulatory requirements
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and workflow optimization
• Provide clinical oversight, mentoring, and performance evaluations for nursing staff
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership to support quality improvement initiatives
• Monitor patient outcomes and implement corrective action plans as needed
• Participate in staff education, training, and competency development
• Support survey readiness, audits, and quality assurance programs
• Address patient care concerns and escalate issues appropriately

Required Qualifications:
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Nursing degree required (Associate’s or Bachelor’s; BSN preferred)
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in skilled nursing or long-term care required
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and nursing standards
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered care


Position Urgency:
Quick Start

Shifts:
Day Shift Hours with 24/7 Accountability

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialty:
Skilled Nursing (SNF), Long Term Care (LTC), Long Term Acute Care

General Certifications:
BLS/BCLS

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
No Listing

Holiday Coverage Required:
No

Pay Rate
$60.47 - $65.35/hour

About us :
At MedCadre , we’re dedicated collaborators, bridging the gap between top-tier professionals and healthcare organizations that prioritize excellence. By fostering transparent communication and leveraging deep industry expertise, we build enduring partnerships rooted in trust.

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